Title 40 — Municipal Government

The governing body of a city operating under the modern council form of government is the city council, which is composed of not less than four members, one of whom is the mayor, all elected at large or by wards. Candidates for the council shall run for either mayor or council me…

The members of the council are entitled to receive such compensation for their services as is fixed by ordinance.

If a vacancy occurs in the office of councilman by death, resignation, or otherwise, the city may call a special election to fill such vacancy for the unexpired term or may after fifteen days of the date of such vacancy appoint a person from the ward or city at large by which the…

A city council member is not eligible for any other office the salary of which is payable out of the city treasury and may not hold any other office under the city government.

The city council shall hold its regular meetings at least once a month and may prescribe by ordinance the manner in which special meetings may be called. The city council shall establish by resolution or ordinance the date of its regular meetings. The meeting for the organization…

The mayor shall preside at meetings of the council, and be the recognized head of the city for all ceremonial purposes and by the governor for purposes of military law. The mayor continues to have all the rights and privileges as a member of the council. If a vacancy occurs in th…

The council shall perform all duties prescribed by law or by city ordinances and shall see that the laws and ordinances are faithfully executed.